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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,068.18 and 726.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,068.18 and 726.21 is: 1,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,068.18 = 726.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,068.18 = 726.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,068.18 × 726.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 775,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,723.00/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.13

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