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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,187.16 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,187.16 and 528.47 is: 729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,187.16 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,187.16 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,187.16 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 627,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,381.66/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.37

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