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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,188.72 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,188.72 and 529.84 is: 731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,188.72 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,188.72 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,188.72 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 629,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,831.40/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.00

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