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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,187.81 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,187.81 and 723.28 is: 1,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,187.81 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,187.81 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,187.81 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 859,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,119.22/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.30

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