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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,283.54 and 727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,283.54 and 727.41 is: 1,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,283.54 = 727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,283.54 = 727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,283.54 × 727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 933,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,656.19/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.95

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