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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.25, 1,194.28 and 725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.25, 1,194.28 and 725.77 is: 1,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.25 : 1,194.28 = 725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.25/1,194.28 = 725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.25x = 1,194.28 × 725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.25x = 866,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,769.64/866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.60

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