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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,190.34 and 723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,190.34 and 723.96 is: 997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,190.34 = 723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,190.34 = 723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,190.34 × 723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 861,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,758.55/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.61

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