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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.77, 1,260.43 and 727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.77, 1,260.43 and 727.09 is: 1,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.77 : 1,260.43 = 727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.77/1,260.43 = 727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.77x = 1,260.43 × 727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.77x = 916,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,448.37/912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.03

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