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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.27, 1,192.69 and 528.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.27, 1,192.69 and 528.05 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.27 : 1,192.69 = 528.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.27/1,192.69 = 528.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.27x = 1,192.69 × 528.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.27x = 629,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,803.60/864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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