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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.23, 1,186.25 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.23, 1,186.25 and 736.30 is: 1,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.23 : 1,186.25 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.23/1,186.25 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.23x = 1,186.25 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.23x = 873,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,432.19/860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.35

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