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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.25, 1,345.85 and 726.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.25, 1,345.85 and 726.78 is: 1,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.25 : 1,345.85 = 726.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.25/1,345.85 = 726.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.25x = 1,345.85 × 726.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.25x = 978,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,136.86/975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.96

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