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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,159.20 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,159.20 and 725.10 is: 1,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,159.20 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,159.20 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,159.20 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 840,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,535.92/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.38

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