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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 1,085.67 and 641.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 1,085.67 and 641.54 is: 962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 1,085.67 = 641.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/1,085.67 = 641.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 1,085.67 × 641.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 696,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,495.30/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.96

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