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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.59, 1,212.29 and 727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.59, 1,212.29 and 727.64 is: 1,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.59 : 1,212.29 = 727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.59/1,212.29 = 727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.59x = 1,212.29 × 727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.59x = 882,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,101.00/804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.34

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