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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,188.08 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,188.08 and 525.16 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,188.08 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,188.08 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,188.08 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 623,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,932.09/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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