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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.64, 1,070 and 720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.64, 1,070 and 720.06 is: 993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.64 : 1,070 = 720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.64/1,070 = 720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.64x = 1,070 × 720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.64x = 770,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,464.20/775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.33

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