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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,145.70 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,145.70 and 723.60 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,145.70 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,145.70 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,145.70 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 829,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,028.52/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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