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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.29, 1,289.15 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.29, 1,289.15 and 736.22 is: 1,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.29 : 1,289.15 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.29/1,289.15 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.29x = 1,289.15 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.29x = 949,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,100.32/860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.24

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