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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.60, 1,187.80 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.60, 1,187.80 and 529.18 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.60 : 1,187.80 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.60/1,187.80 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.60x = 1,187.80 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.60x = 628,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,560.00/860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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