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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,173.73 and 720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,173.73 and 720.62 is: 1,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,173.73 = 720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,173.73 = 720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,173.73 × 720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 845,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,813.31/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.18

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