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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,148.14 and 726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,148.14 and 726.53 is: 1,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,148.14 = 726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,148.14 = 726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,148.14 × 726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 834,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,154.68/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.88

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