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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.10, 1,172.97 and 726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.10, 1,172.97 and 726.53 is: 1,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.10 : 1,172.97 = 726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.10/1,172.97 = 726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.10x = 1,172.97 × 726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.10x = 852,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,200.83/778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.24

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