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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.17, 1,188.20 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.17, 1,188.20 and 529.47 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.17 : 1,188.20 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.17/1,188.20 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.17x = 1,188.20 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.17x = 629,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,117.58/861.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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