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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,078.25 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,078.25 and 657.32 is: 980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,078.25 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,078.25 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,078.25 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 708,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,746.61/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.39

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