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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,130.66 and 723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,130.66 and 723.92 is: 1,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,130.66 = 723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,130.66 = 723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,130.66 × 723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 818,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,507.39/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.69

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