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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,049.57 and 725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,049.57 and 725.83 is: 1,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,049.57 = 725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,049.57 = 725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,049.57 × 725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 761,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,805.76/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.77

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