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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,087.63 and 666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,087.63 and 666.23 is: 997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,087.63 = 666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,087.63 = 666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,087.63 × 666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 724,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,604.63/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.57

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