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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,172.12 and 727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,172.12 and 727.60 is: 1,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,172.12 = 727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,172.12 = 727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,172.12 × 727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 852,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,834.51/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.00

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