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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,191.98 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,191.98 and 527.80 is: 728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,191.98 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,191.98 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,191.98 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 629,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,127.04/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.11

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