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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,192.86 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,192.86 and 528.30 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,192.86 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,192.86 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,192.86 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 630,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,187.94/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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