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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,187.76 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,187.76 and 529.20 is: 729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,187.76 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,187.76 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,187.76 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 628,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,562.59/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.94

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