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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.06, 1,143.24 and 722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.06, 1,143.24 and 722.08 is: 1,081.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.06 : 1,143.24 = 722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.06/1,143.24 = 722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.06x = 1,143.24 × 722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.06x = 825,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,510.74/763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.84

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