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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,188.09 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,188.09 and 529.38 is: 730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,188.09 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,188.09 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,188.09 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 628,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,951.08/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.59

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