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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,150.47 and 720.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,150.47 and 720.95 is: 1,086.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,150.47 = 720.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,150.47 = 720.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,150.47 × 720.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 829,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,431.35/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.58

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