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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 1,084.86 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 1,084.86 and 655.24 is: 982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 1,084.86 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/1,084.86 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 1,084.86 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 710,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,843.67/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.81

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