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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.77, 1,277.01 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.77, 1,277.01 and 724.98 is: 1,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.77 : 1,277.01 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.77/1,277.01 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.77x = 1,277.01 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.77x = 925,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,806.71/853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.37

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