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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,187.49 and 529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,187.49 and 529.55 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,187.49 = 529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,187.49 = 529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,187.49 × 529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 628,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,835.33/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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