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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,151.84 and 725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,151.84 and 725.12 is: 1,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,151.84 = 725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,151.84 = 725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,151.84 × 725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 835,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,222.22/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.57

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