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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.72, 1,197.52 and 531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.72, 1,197.52 and 531.56 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.72 : 1,197.52 = 531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.72/1,197.52 = 531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.72x = 1,197.52 × 531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.72x = 636,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,553.73/867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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