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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,143.01 and 729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,143.01 and 729.89 is: 1,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,143.01 = 729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,143.01 = 729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,143.01 × 729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 834,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,267.92/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.58

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