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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 1,084.05 and 654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 1,084.05 and 654.62 is: 980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 1,084.05 = 654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/1,084.05 = 654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 1,084.05 × 654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 709,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,635.39/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.34

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