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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,188.42 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,188.42 and 529.59 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,188.42 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,188.42 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,188.42 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 629,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,375.35/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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