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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.79, 1,187.70 and 529.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.79, 1,187.70 and 529.11 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.79 : 1,187.70 = 529.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.79/1,187.70 = 529.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.79x = 1,187.70 × 529.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.79x = 628,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,423.95/860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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