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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.72, 1,082.58 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.72, 1,082.58 and 659.08 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.72 : 1,082.58 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.72/1,082.58 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.72x = 1,082.58 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.72x = 713,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,506.83/721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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