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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.70, 1,153.05 and 723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.70, 1,153.05 and 723.14 is: 1,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.70 : 1,153.05 = 723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.70/1,153.05 = 723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.70x = 1,153.05 × 723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.70x = 833,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,816.58/768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.71

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