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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,188.18 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,188.18 and 529.53 is: 730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,188.18 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,188.18 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,188.18 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 629,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,176.96/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.85

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