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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,196.25 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,196.25 and 531.03 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,196.25 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,196.25 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,196.25 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 635,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,244.64/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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