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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.81, 1,088.63 and 723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.81, 1,088.63 and 723.63 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.81 : 1,088.63 = 723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.81/1,088.63 = 723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.81x = 1,088.63 × 723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.81x = 787,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,761.71/789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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