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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,175.85 and 729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,175.85 and 729.54 is: 1,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,175.85 = 729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,175.85 = 729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,175.85 × 729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 857,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,829.61/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.16

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