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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,142.04 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,142.04 and 725.84 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,142.04 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,142.04 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,142.04 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 828,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,938.31/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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