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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.99, 1,060.43 and 720.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.99, 1,060.43 and 720.58 is: 992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.99 : 1,060.43 = 720.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.99/1,060.43 = 720.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.99x = 1,060.43 × 720.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.99x = 764,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,118.40/769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.38

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