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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,187.58 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,187.58 and 529.12 is: 729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,187.58 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,187.58 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,187.58 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 628,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,372.33/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.88

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