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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 1,080.62 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 1,080.62 and 672.56 is: 1,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 1,080.62 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/1,080.62 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 1,080.62 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 726,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,781.79/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.95

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