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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.77, 1,186.80 and 727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.77, 1,186.80 and 727.75 is: 1,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.77 : 1,186.80 = 727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.77/1,186.80 = 727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.77x = 1,186.80 × 727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.77x = 863,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,693.70/860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.40

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