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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,081.02 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,081.02 and 606.72 is: 908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,081.02 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,081.02 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,081.02 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 655,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,876.45/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.97

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