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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.10, 1,107.91 and 723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.10, 1,107.91 and 723.87 is: 1,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.10 : 1,107.91 = 723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.10/1,107.91 = 723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.10x = 1,107.91 × 723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.10x = 801,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,981.00/743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.24

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