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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 1,084.97 and 657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 1,084.97 and 657.48 is: 985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 1,084.97 = 657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/1,084.97 = 657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 1,084.97 × 657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 713,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,343.36/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.59

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