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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,188.52 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,188.52 and 529.46 is: 730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,188.52 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,188.52 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,188.52 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 629,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,273.80/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.68

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