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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,090.32 and 665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,090.32 and 665.14 is: 998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,090.32 = 665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,090.32 = 665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,090.32 × 665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 725,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,212.72/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.01

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