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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.99, 1,191.96 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.99, 1,191.96 and 531.84 is: 733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.99 : 1,191.96 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.99/1,191.96 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.99x = 1,191.96 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.99x = 633,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,928.87/863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.72

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