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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,154.15 and 727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,154.15 and 727.72 is: 1,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,154.15 = 727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,154.15 = 727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,154.15 × 727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 839,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,894.24/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.92

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