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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 1,081.44 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 1,081.44 and 606.24 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 1,081.44 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/1,081.44 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 1,081.44 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 655,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,612.19/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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