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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,088.71 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,088.71 and 665.56 is: 996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,088.71 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,088.71 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,088.71 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 724,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,593.06/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.68

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