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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.39, 1,187.55 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.39, 1,187.55 and 529.05 is: 730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.39 : 1,187.55 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.39/1,187.55 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.39x = 1,187.55 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.39x = 628,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,273.33/860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.22

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