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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,188.90 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,188.90 and 529.83 is: 730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,188.90 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,188.90 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,188.90 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 629,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,914.89/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.99

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