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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.43, 1,231.95 and 727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.43, 1,231.95 and 727.35 is: 1,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.43 : 1,231.95 = 727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.43/1,231.95 = 727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.43x = 1,231.95 × 727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.43x = 896,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,058.83/893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.94

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