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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,155.74 and 722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,155.74 and 722.13 is: 1,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,155.74 = 722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,155.74 = 722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,155.74 × 722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 834,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,594.53/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.53

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