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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.90, 1,161.29 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.90, 1,161.29 and 724.98 is: 1,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.90 : 1,161.29 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.90/1,161.29 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.90x = 1,161.29 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.90x = 841,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,912.02/769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.53

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