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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,085.52 and 723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,085.52 and 723.84 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,085.52 = 723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,085.52 = 723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,085.52 × 723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 785,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,742.80/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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