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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.36, 1,812.42 and 723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.36, 1,812.42 and 723.88 is: 998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.36 : 1,812.42 = 723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.36/1,812.42 = 723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.36x = 1,812.42 × 723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.36x = 1,311,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,961.91/1,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.94

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