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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,057.87 and 727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,057.87 and 727.22 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,057.87 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,057.87 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,057.87 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 769,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,298.93/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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