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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 996.30 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 996.30 and 654.08 is: 900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 996.30 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/996.30 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 996.30 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 651,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,654.92/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.66

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