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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,134.36 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,134.36 and 723.60 is: 1,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,134.36 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,134.36 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,134.36 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 820,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,822.90/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.58

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