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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,068.06 and 721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,068.06 and 721.60 is: 994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,068.06 = 721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,068.06 = 721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,068.06 × 721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 770,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,712.10/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.31

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