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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.11, 1,188.23 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.11, 1,188.23 and 529.68 is: 730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.11 : 1,188.23 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.11/1,188.23 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.11x = 1,188.23 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.11x = 629,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,379.02/861.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.90

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