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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,277.48 and 729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,277.48 and 729.45 is: 1,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,277.48 = 729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,277.48 = 729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,277.48 × 729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 931,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,859.61/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.16

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