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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 1,083.42 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 1,083.42 and 600.66 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 1,083.42 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/1,083.42 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 1,083.42 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 650,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,767.06/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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