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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,123.50 and 723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,123.50 and 723.16 is: 1,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,123.50 = 723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,123.50 = 723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,123.50 × 723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 812,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,470.26/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.24

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