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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,080.95 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,080.95 and 723.33 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,080.95 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,080.95 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,080.95 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 781,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,879.95/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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