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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,186.71 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,186.71 and 528.54 is: 729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,186.71 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,186.71 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,186.71 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 627,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,223.70/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.28

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