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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.93, 1,150.39 and 727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.93, 1,150.39 and 727.97 is: 1,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.93 : 1,150.39 = 727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.93/1,150.39 = 727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.93x = 1,150.39 × 727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.93x = 837,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,449.41/766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.95

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