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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.30, 1,084.91 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.30, 1,084.91 and 658.94 is: 987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.30 : 1,084.91 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.30/1,084.91 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.30x = 1,084.91 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.30x = 714,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,891.69/724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.01

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