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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.72, 1,157.25 and 723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.72, 1,157.25 and 723.13 is: 1,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.72 : 1,157.25 = 723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.72/1,157.25 = 723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.72x = 1,157.25 × 723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.72x = 836,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,842.19/767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.04

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