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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,081.35 and 657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,081.35 and 657.90 is: 984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,081.35 = 657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,081.35 = 657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,081.35 × 657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 711,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,420.17/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.39

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