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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.83, 1,148.77 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.83, 1,148.77 and 725.84 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.83 : 1,148.77 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.83/1,148.77 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.83x = 1,148.77 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.83x = 833,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,823.22/765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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