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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.56, 1,151.10 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.56, 1,151.10 and 723.40 is: 1,084.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.56 : 1,151.10 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.56/1,151.10 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.56x = 1,151.10 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.56x = 832,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,705.74/767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.87

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