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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,267.27 and 725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,267.27 and 725 is: 1,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,267.27 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,267.27 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,267.27 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 918,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,770.75/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.27

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