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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,289.80 and 738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,289.80 and 738.37 is: 1,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,289.80 = 738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,289.80 = 738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,289.80 × 738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 952,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,349.63/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.77

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