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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,184.38 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,184.38 and 738.10 is: 1,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,184.38 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,184.38 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,184.38 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 874,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,190.88/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.63

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