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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,293.95 and 722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,293.95 and 722.77 is: 1,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,293.95 = 722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,293.95 = 722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,293.95 × 722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 935,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,226.81/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.29

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