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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.23, 1,082.97 and 663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.23, 1,082.97 and 663.09 is: 992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.23 : 1,082.97 = 663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.23/1,082.97 = 663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.23x = 1,082.97 × 663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.23x = 718,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,106.58/723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.92

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