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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,191.72 and 532.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,191.72 and 532.41 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,191.72 = 532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,191.72 = 532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,191.72 × 532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 634,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,483.65/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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