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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,186.31 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,186.31 and 528.27 is: 728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,186.31 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,186.31 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,186.31 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 626,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,689.34/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.60

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