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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.69, 1,188.78 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.69, 1,188.78 and 529.54 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.69 : 1,188.78 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.69/1,188.78 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.69x = 1,188.78 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.69x = 629,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,501.60/861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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