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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.96, 1,186.98 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.96, 1,186.98 and 528.40 is: 729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.96 : 1,186.98 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.96/1,186.98 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.96x = 1,186.98 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.96x = 627,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,200.23/859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.34

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