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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 1,082.97 and 713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 1,082.97 and 713.88 is: 1,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 1,082.97 = 713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/1,082.97 = 713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 1,082.97 × 713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 773,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,110.62/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.42

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