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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.35, 1,066.63 and 723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.35, 1,066.63 and 723.32 is: 996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.35 : 1,066.63 = 723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.35/1,066.63 = 723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.35x = 1,066.63 × 723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.35x = 771,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,514.81/774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.34

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