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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,064.52 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,064.52 and 731.64 is: 1,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,064.52 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,064.52 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,064.52 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 778,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,845.41/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.98

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