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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,233.41 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,233.41 and 723.40 is: 1,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,233.41 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,233.41 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,233.41 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 892,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,248.79/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.79

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