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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.93, 1,264.29 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.93, 1,264.29 and 723 is: 1,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.93 : 1,264.29 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.93/1,264.29 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.93x = 1,264.29 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.93x = 914,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,081.67/846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.29

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