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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.31, 1,123.23 and 726.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.31, 1,123.23 and 726.63 is: 1,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.31 : 1,123.23 = 726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.31/1,123.23 = 726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.31x = 1,123.23 × 726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.31x = 816,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,172.61/754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.01

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