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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.47, 1,274.04 and 729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.47, 1,274.04 and 729.54 is: 1,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.47 : 1,274.04 = 729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.47/1,274.04 = 729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.47x = 1,274.04 × 729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.47x = 929,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,463.14/853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.04

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