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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,139.84 and 727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,139.84 and 727.04 is: 1,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,139.84 = 727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,139.84 = 727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,139.84 × 727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 828,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,709.27/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.29

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