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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,169.97 and 723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,169.97 and 723.14 is: 1,078.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,169.97 = 723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,169.97 = 723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,169.97 × 723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 846,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,046.26/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.06

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