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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,135.44 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,135.44 and 726.75 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,135.44 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,135.44 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,135.44 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 825,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,181.02/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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