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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.23, 1,317.33 and 723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.23, 1,317.33 and 723.54 is: 1,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.23 : 1,317.33 = 723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.23/1,317.33 = 723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.23x = 1,317.33 × 723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.23x = 953,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,140.95/874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.26

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