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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.86, 1,102.73 and 723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.86, 1,102.73 and 723.38 is: 1,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.86 : 1,102.73 = 723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.86/1,102.73 = 723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.86x = 1,102.73 × 723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.86x = 797,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,683.70/729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.93

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