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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,120.02 and 723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,120.02 and 723.80 is: 999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,120.02 = 723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,120.02 = 723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,120.02 × 723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 810,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,670.48/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.25

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