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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.49, 1,173.78 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.49, 1,173.78 and 723 is: 1,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.49 : 1,173.78 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.49/1,173.78 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.49x = 1,173.78 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.49x = 848,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,642.94/782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.54

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