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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,289.96 and 730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,289.96 and 730.24 is: 1,094.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,289.96 = 730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,289.96 = 730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,289.96 × 730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 941,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,980.39/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.51

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