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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.18, 1,188.59 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.18, 1,188.59 and 529.89 is: 731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.18 : 1,188.59 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.18/1,188.59 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.18x = 1,188.59 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.18x = 629,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,819.31/861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.34

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