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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,162.76 and 724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,162.76 and 724.61 is: 1,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,162.76 = 724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,162.76 = 724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,162.76 × 724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 842,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,546.81/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.81

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