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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 1,084.47 and 664.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 1,084.47 and 664.09 is: 994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 1,084.47 = 664.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/1,084.47 = 664.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 1,084.47 × 664.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 720,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,185.68/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.42

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