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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.96, 1,279.02 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.96, 1,279.02 and 724.52 is: 1,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.96 : 1,279.02 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.96/1,279.02 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.96x = 1,279.02 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.96x = 926,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,675.57/851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.70

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