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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,285.80 and 727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,285.80 and 727.95 is: 1,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,285.80 = 727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,285.80 = 727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,285.80 × 727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 935,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,998.11/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.13

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