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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,152.81 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,152.81 and 723.60 is: 1,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,152.81 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,152.81 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,152.81 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 834,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,173.32/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.10

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