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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 996.57 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 996.57 and 657 is: 906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 996.57 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/996.57 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 996.57 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 654,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,746.49/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.09

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