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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.79, 1,822.67 and 723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.79, 1,822.67 and 723.27 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.79 : 1,822.67 = 723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.79/1,822.67 = 723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.79x = 1,822.67 × 723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.79x = 1,318,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,278.91/1,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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