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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,148.46 and 726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,148.46 and 726.90 is: 1,085.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,148.46 = 726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,148.46 = 726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,148.46 × 726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 834,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,815.57/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.56

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