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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 1,081.97 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 1,081.97 and 665.04 is: 995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 1,081.97 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/1,081.97 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 1,081.97 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 719,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,550.00/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.04

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