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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,186.59 and 742.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,186.59 and 742.65 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,186.59 = 742.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,186.59 = 742.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,186.59 × 742.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 881,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,221.06/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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