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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.60, 1,289.80 and 745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.60, 1,289.80 and 745.04 is: 1,116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.60 : 1,289.80 = 745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.60/1,289.80 = 745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.60x = 1,289.80 × 745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.60x = 960,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,952.59/860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.61

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