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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.93, 1,152.56 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.93, 1,152.56 and 726.71 is: 1,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.93 : 1,152.56 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.93/1,152.56 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.93x = 1,152.56 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.93x = 837,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,572.93/769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.86

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