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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,187.49 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,187.49 and 528.92 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,187.49 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,187.49 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,187.49 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 628,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,087.21/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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