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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,119.53 and 723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,119.53 and 723.15 is: 1,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,119.53 = 723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,119.53 = 723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,119.53 × 723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 809,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,584.50/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.13

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