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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,079.74 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,079.74 and 715.46 is: 1,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,079.74 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,079.74 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,079.74 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 772,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,505.38/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.35

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