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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,072.17 and 608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,072.17 and 608.90 is: 908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,072.17 = 608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,072.17 = 608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,072.17 × 608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 652,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,841.27/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.97

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