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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.80, 1,083.24 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.80, 1,083.24 and 660.62 is: 988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.80 : 1,083.24 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.80/1,083.24 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.80x = 1,083.24 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.80x = 715,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,610.01/723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.68

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