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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,149.90 and 729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,149.90 and 729.54 is: 1,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,149.90 = 729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,149.90 = 729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,149.90 × 729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 838,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,898.05/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.57

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