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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 1,085.23 and 637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 1,085.23 and 637.27 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 1,085.23 = 637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/1,085.23 = 637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 1,085.23 × 637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 691,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,581.34/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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