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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.40, 1,254.15 and 723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.40, 1,254.15 and 723.83 is: 997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.40 : 1,254.15 = 723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.40/1,254.15 = 723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.40x = 1,254.15 × 723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.40x = 907,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,785.12/910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.13

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