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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.82, 1,136.60 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.82, 1,136.60 and 725.10 is: 1,081.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.82 : 1,136.60 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.82/1,136.60 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.82x = 1,136.60 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.82x = 824,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,145.03/761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.81

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