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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,296.30 and 727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,296.30 and 727.40 is: 1,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,296.30 = 727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,296.30 = 727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,296.30 × 727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 942,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,928.62/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.96

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