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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,109.83 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,109.83 and 723.28 is: 995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,109.83 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,109.83 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,109.83 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 802,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,714.66/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.67

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