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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.79, 1,188.16 and 529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.79, 1,188.16 and 529.70 is: 731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.79 : 1,188.16 = 529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.79/1,188.16 = 529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.79x = 1,188.16 × 529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.79x = 629,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,368.35/860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.15

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