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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,187.90 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,187.90 and 529.40 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,187.90 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,187.90 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,187.90 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 628,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,876.57/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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