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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,187.66 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,187.66 and 524.88 is: 723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,187.66 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,187.66 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,187.66 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 623,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,380.29/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.82

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