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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.71, 1,284.44 and 725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.71, 1,284.44 and 725.27 is: 1,084.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.71 : 1,284.44 = 725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.71/1,284.44 = 725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.71x = 1,284.44 × 725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.71x = 931,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,562.17/858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.84

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