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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.02, 1,288.23 and 729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.02, 1,288.23 and 729.70 is: 1,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.02 : 1,288.23 = 729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.02/1,288.23 = 729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.02x = 1,288.23 × 729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.02x = 940,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,021.43/860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.02

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