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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,132.09 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,132.09 and 724.50 is: 1,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,132.09 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,132.09 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,132.09 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 820,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,197.39/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.14

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