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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,123.15 and 723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,123.15 and 723.98 is: 1,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,123.15 = 723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,123.15 = 723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,123.15 × 723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 813,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,138.14/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.30

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