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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,188.74 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,188.74 and 529.49 is: 731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,188.74 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,188.74 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,188.74 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 629,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,425.94/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.11

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