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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,187.36 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,187.36 and 529.50 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,187.36 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,187.36 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,187.36 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 628,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,710.91/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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