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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.78, 1,223.99 and 723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.78, 1,223.99 and 723.63 is: 995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.78 : 1,223.99 = 723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.78/1,223.99 = 723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.78x = 1,223.99 × 723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.78x = 885,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,715.88/889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.43

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