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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,160.70 and 726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,160.70 and 726.10 is: 1,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,160.70 = 726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,160.70 = 726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,160.70 × 726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 842,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,784.27/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.88

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