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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,149.66 and 726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,149.66 and 726.62 is: 1,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,149.66 = 726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,149.66 = 726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,149.66 × 726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 835,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,365.95/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.13

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