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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,151.25 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,151.25 and 723 is: 1,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,151.25 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,151.25 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,151.25 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 832,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,353.75/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.23

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