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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,145.37 and 726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,145.37 and 726.54 is: 1,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,145.37 = 726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,145.37 = 726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,145.37 × 726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 832,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,157.12/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.04

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