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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 997.89 and 653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 997.89 and 653.73 is: 901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 997.89 = 653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/997.89 = 653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 997.89 × 653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 652,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,350.63/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.39

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