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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.50, 1,079.66 and 726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.50, 1,079.66 and 726.82 is: 1,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.50 : 1,079.66 = 726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.50/1,079.66 = 726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.50x = 1,079.66 × 726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.50x = 784,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,718.48/781.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.12

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