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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,080.14 and 723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,080.14 and 723.94 is: 998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,080.14 = 723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,080.14 = 723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,080.14 × 723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 781,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,950.23/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.83

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