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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,161.49 and 725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,161.49 and 725.96 is: 1,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,161.49 = 725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,161.49 = 725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,161.49 × 725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 843,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,195.28/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.52

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