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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,187.92 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,187.92 and 529.22 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,187.92 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,187.92 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,187.92 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 628,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,671.02/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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