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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,088.43 and 666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,088.43 and 666.75 is: 998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,088.43 = 666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,088.43 = 666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,088.43 × 666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 725,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,710.70/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.36

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