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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.74, 1,189.19 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.74, 1,189.19 and 525.53 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.74 : 1,189.19 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.74/1,189.19 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.74x = 1,189.19 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.74x = 624,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,955.02/861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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