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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,175.10 and 727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,175.10 and 727.50 is: 1,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,175.10 = 727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,175.10 = 727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,175.10 × 727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 854,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,885.25/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.96

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