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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,187.52 and 729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,187.52 and 729.44 is: 1,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,187.52 = 729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,187.52 = 729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,187.52 × 729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 866,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,224.59/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.68

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