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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,273.29 and 721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,273.29 and 721.76 is: 1,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,273.29 = 721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,273.29 = 721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,273.29 × 721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 919,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,003.42/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.19

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