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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 1,080.56 and 716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 1,080.56 and 716.73 is: 1,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 1,080.56 = 716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/1,080.56 = 716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 1,080.56 × 716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 774,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,466.19/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.87

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