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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.21, 1,123.92 and 723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.21, 1,123.92 and 723.61 is: 1,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.21 : 1,123.92 = 723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.21/1,123.92 = 723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.21x = 1,123.92 × 723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.21x = 813,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,279.75/748.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.97

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