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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.06, 1,064.19 and 724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.06, 1,064.19 and 724.20 is: 999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.06 : 1,064.19 = 724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.06/1,064.19 = 724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.06x = 1,064.19 × 724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.06x = 770,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,686.40/771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.52

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