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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.87, 1,187.37 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.87, 1,187.37 and 529.47 is: 730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.87 : 1,187.37 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.87/1,187.37 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.87x = 1,187.37 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.87x = 628,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,676.79/860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.28

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