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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,187.28 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,187.28 and 528.66 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,187.28 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,187.28 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,187.28 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 627,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,667.44/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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