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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.70, 1,513.67 and 723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.70, 1,513.67 and 723.70 is: 998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.70 : 1,513.67 = 723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.70/1,513.67 = 723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.70x = 1,513.67 × 723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.70x = 1,095,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,435.41/1,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.85

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