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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,180.40 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,180.40 and 737.73 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,180.40 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,180.40 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,180.40 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 870,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,816.49/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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