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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.67, 1,187.28 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.67, 1,187.28 and 529.02 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.67 : 1,187.28 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.67/1,187.28 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.67x = 1,187.28 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.67x = 628,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,094.87/860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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