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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.41, 1,086 and 687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.41, 1,086 and 687.09 is: 1,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.41 : 1,086 = 687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.41/1,086 = 687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.41x = 1,086 × 687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.41x = 746,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,179.74/723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.48

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