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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313, 1,811.96 and 723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313, 1,811.96 and 723.59 is: 998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313 : 1,811.96 = 723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313/1,811.96 = 723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313x = 1,811.96 × 723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313x = 1,311,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,116.14/1,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.57

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