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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,293.70 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,293.70 and 738.24 is: 1,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,293.70 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,293.70 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,293.70 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 955,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,061.09/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.78

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