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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.57, 1,187.90 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.57, 1,187.90 and 529.44 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.57 : 1,187.90 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.57/1,187.90 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.57x = 1,187.90 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.57x = 628,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,921.78/860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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