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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.47, 1,284.47 and 736.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.47, 1,284.47 and 736.54 is: 1,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.47 : 1,284.47 = 736.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.47/1,284.47 = 736.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.47x = 1,284.47 × 736.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.47x = 946,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,063.53/860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.47

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