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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,283.79 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,283.79 and 726.48 is: 1,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,283.79 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,283.79 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,283.79 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 932,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,647.76/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.10

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