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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,292.20 and 737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,292.20 and 737.24 is: 1,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.36 : 1,292.20 = 737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.36/1,292.20 = 737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.36x = 1,292.20 × 737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.36x = 952,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,661.53/860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.28

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