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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.15, 1,150.04 and 727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.15, 1,150.04 and 727.27 is: 1,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.15 : 1,150.04 = 727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.15/1,150.04 = 727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.15x = 1,150.04 × 727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.15x = 836,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,385.95/766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.67

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