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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.31, 1,167.85 and 727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.31, 1,167.85 and 727.63 is: 1,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.31 : 1,167.85 = 727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.31/1,167.85 = 727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.31x = 1,167.85 × 727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.31x = 849,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,764.51/782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.23

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