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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,084.56 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,084.56 and 653.88 is: 975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,084.56 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,084.56 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,084.56 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 709,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,172.09/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.53

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