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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,150.51 and 727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,150.51 and 727.01 is: 1,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,150.51 = 727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,150.51 = 727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,150.51 × 727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 836,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,428.47/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.54

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