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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.46, 1,173.58 and 725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.46, 1,173.58 and 725.92 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.46 : 1,173.58 = 725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.46/1,173.58 = 725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.46x = 1,173.58 × 725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.46x = 851,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,925.19/850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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