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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,184.23 and 735.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,184.23 and 735.42 is: 1,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,184.23 = 735.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,184.23 = 735.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,184.23 × 735.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 870,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,906.43/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.61

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