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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,187.76 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,187.76 and 529.26 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,187.76 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,187.76 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,187.76 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 628,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,633.86/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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