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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.74, 1,187.81 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.74, 1,187.81 and 524.53 is: 723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.74 : 1,187.81 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.74/1,187.81 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.74x = 1,187.81 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.74x = 623,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,041.98/860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.84

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