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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,127.08 and 723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,127.08 and 723.37 is: 1,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,127.08 = 723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,127.08 = 723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,127.08 × 723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 815,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,299.63/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.87

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