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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,176.60 and 725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,176.60 and 725.18 is: 1,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,176.60 = 725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,176.60 = 725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,176.60 × 725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 853,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,246.79/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.15

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