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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,170.61 and 723.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,170.61 and 723.57 is: 1,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,170.61 = 723.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,170.61 = 723.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,170.61 × 723.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 847,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,018.28/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.90

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