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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,192.58 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,192.58 and 528.68 is: 729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,192.58 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,192.58 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,192.58 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 630,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,491.22/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.55

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