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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,190.88 and 723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,190.88 and 723.78 is: 996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,190.88 = 723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,190.88 = 723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,190.88 × 723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 861,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,935.13/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.21

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