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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,186.88 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,186.88 and 528.72 is: 729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,186.88 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,186.88 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,186.88 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 627,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,527.19/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.48

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