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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,067.58 and 724.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,067.58 and 724.01 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,067.58 = 724.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,067.58 = 724.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,067.58 × 724.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 772,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,933.26/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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