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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.20, 1,186.72 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.20, 1,186.72 and 528.50 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.20 : 1,186.72 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.20/1,186.72 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.20x = 1,186.72 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.20x = 627,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,181.52/860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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