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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,136.66 and 723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,136.66 and 723.78 is: 1,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,136.66 = 723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,136.66 = 723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,136.66 × 723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 822,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,688.16/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.71

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