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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.76, 1,157.80 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.76, 1,157.80 and 723.28 is: 999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.76 : 1,157.80 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.76/1,157.80 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.76x = 1,157.80 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.76x = 837,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,413.58/837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.59

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