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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,086.90 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,086.90 and 669.54 is: 1,006.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,086.90 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,086.90 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,086.90 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 727,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,723.03/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.53

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