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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,172.51 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,172.51 and 727.58 is: 1,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,172.51 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,172.51 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,172.51 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 853,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,096.85/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.44

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