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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,083.92 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,083.92 and 654.36 is: 979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,083.92 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,083.92 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,083.92 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 709,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,270.62/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.63

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