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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,065.78 and 725.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,065.78 and 725.31 is: 1,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,065.78 = 725.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,065.78 = 725.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,065.78 × 725.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 773,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,020.89/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.02

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