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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,190.84 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,190.84 and 527.16 is: 727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,190.84 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,190.84 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,190.84 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 627,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,763.21/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.35

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