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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.77, 1,512.30 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.77, 1,512.30 and 723.52 is: 998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.77 : 1,512.30 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.77/1,512.30 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.77x = 1,512.30 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.77x = 1,094,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,179.30/1,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.55

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