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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,162.44 and 724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,162.44 and 724 is: 1,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,162.44 = 724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,162.44 = 724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,162.44 × 724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 841,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,606.56/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.78

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