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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,069.38 and 725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,069.38 and 725.32 is: 999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,069.38 = 725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,069.38 = 725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,069.38 × 725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 775,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,642.70/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.10

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