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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,088.89 and 658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,088.89 and 658.30 is: 991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,088.89 = 658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,088.89 = 658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,088.89 × 658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 716,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,816.29/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.58

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