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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,085.76 and 727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,085.76 and 727.92 is: 1,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,085.76 = 727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,085.76 = 727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,085.76 × 727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 790,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,346.42/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.22

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