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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,064.05 and 725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,064.05 and 725.97 is: 1,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,064.05 = 725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,064.05 = 725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,064.05 × 725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 772,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,468.38/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.41

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