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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.84, 1,077.06 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.84, 1,077.06 and 725.68 is: 999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.84 : 1,077.06 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.84/1,077.06 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.84x = 1,077.06 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.84x = 781,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,600.90/781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.69

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