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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,285.04 and 728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,285.04 and 728.41 is: 1,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,285.04 = 728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,285.04 = 728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,285.04 × 728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 936,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,035.99/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.46

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