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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,082.08 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,082.08 and 702.26 is: 1,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,082.08 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,082.08 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,082.08 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 759,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,901.50/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.95

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