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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,166.44 and 726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,166.44 and 726.06 is: 1,089.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,166.44 = 726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,166.44 = 726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,166.44 × 726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 846,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,905.43/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.56

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