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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,187.56 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,187.56 and 529.08 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,187.56 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,187.56 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,187.56 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 628,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,314.24/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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