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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,154.22 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,154.22 and 727.44 is: 1,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,154.22 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,154.22 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,154.22 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 839,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,625.80/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.45

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