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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,131.63 and 723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,131.63 and 723.19 is: 1,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,131.63 = 723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,131.63 = 723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,131.63 × 723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 818,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,383.50/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.04

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