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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.54, 1,065.44 and 726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.54, 1,065.44 and 726.96 is: 1,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.54 : 1,065.44 = 726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.54/1,065.44 = 726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.54x = 1,065.44 × 726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.54x = 774,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,532.26/768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.80

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