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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,188.12 and 529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,188.12 and 529.21 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,188.12 = 529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,188.12 = 529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,188.12 × 529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 628,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,762.14/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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