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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,064.10 and 724.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,064.10 and 724.33 is: 999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,064.10 = 724.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,064.10 = 724.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,064.10 × 724.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 770,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,759.55/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.64

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