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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,254.23 and 725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,254.23 and 725.92 is: 1,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,254.23 = 725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,254.23 = 725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,254.23 × 725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 910,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,470.64/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.21

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