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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,239.27 and 726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,239.27 and 726.19 is: 1,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,239.27 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,239.27 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,239.27 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 899,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,945.48/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.39

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