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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,080.24 and 654.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,080.24 and 654.86 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,080.24 = 654.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,080.24 = 654.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,080.24 × 654.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 707,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,405.97/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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