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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,188.08 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,188.08 and 529.44 is: 730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,188.08 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,188.08 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,188.08 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 629,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,017.08/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.53

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