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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.28, 1,188.79 and 529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.28, 1,188.79 and 529.99 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.28 : 1,188.79 = 529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.28/1,188.79 = 529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.28x = 1,188.79 × 529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.28x = 630,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,042.52/861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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