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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 1,079.91 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 1,079.91 and 600.06 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 1,079.91 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/1,079.91 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 1,079.91 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 648,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,010.79/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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