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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,067.92 and 720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,067.92 and 720.32 is: 992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,067.92 = 720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,067.92 = 720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,067.92 × 720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 769,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,236.99/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.56

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