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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,187.10 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,187.10 and 528.36 is: 729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,187.10 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,187.10 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,187.10 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 627,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,216.16/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.13

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