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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,155.51 and 724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,155.51 and 724.20 is: 1,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,155.51 = 724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,155.51 = 724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,155.51 × 724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 836,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,816.72/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.30

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