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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,192.10 and 723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,192.10 and 723.64 is: 998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,192.10 = 723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,192.10 = 723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,192.10 × 723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 862,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,651.24/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.72

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