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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,156.14 and 727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,156.14 and 727.40 is: 1,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,156.14 = 727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,156.14 = 727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,156.14 × 727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 840,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,976.24/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.46

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