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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.30, 1,191.02 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.30, 1,191.02 and 527.02 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.30 : 1,191.02 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.30/1,191.02 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.30x = 1,191.02 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.30x = 627,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,691.36/863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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