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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,188.54 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,188.54 and 525.26 is: 724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,188.54 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,188.54 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,188.54 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 624,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,292.52/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.56

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