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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 1,077.38 and 676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 1,077.38 and 676.74 is: 1,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 1,077.38 = 676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/1,077.38 = 676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 1,077.38 × 676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 729,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,102.76/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.81

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