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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.90, 1,136.46 and 727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.90, 1,136.46 and 727.66 is: 1,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.90 : 1,136.46 = 727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.90/1,136.46 = 727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.90x = 1,136.46 × 727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.90x = 826,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,956.48/762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.96

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