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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,169.73 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,169.73 and 727.80 is: 1,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,169.73 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,169.73 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,169.73 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 851,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,329.49/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.36

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