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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.76, 1,187.52 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.76, 1,187.52 and 529.08 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.76 : 1,187.52 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.76/1,187.52 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.76x = 1,187.52 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.76x = 628,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,293.08/860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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