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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,083.16 and 653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,083.16 and 653.86 is: 978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,083.16 = 653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,083.16 = 653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,083.16 × 653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 708,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,235.00/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.87

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