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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,281.39 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,281.39 and 726.75 is: 1,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,281.39 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,281.39 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,281.39 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 931,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,250.18/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.12

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