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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,143.24 and 722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,143.24 and 722.32 is: 1,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,143.24 = 722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,143.24 = 722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,143.24 × 722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 825,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,784.40/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.56

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