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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,184.17 and 727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,184.17 and 727.79 is: 1,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,184.17 = 727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,184.17 = 727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,184.17 × 727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 861,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,820.71/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.34

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