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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.58, 1,080.49 and 715.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.58, 1,080.49 and 715.95 is: 1,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.58 : 1,080.49 = 715.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.58/1,080.49 = 715.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.58x = 1,080.49 × 715.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.58x = 773,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,576.82/723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.10

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