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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.70, 1,080.68 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.70, 1,080.68 and 605.88 is: 907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.70 : 1,080.68 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.70/1,080.68 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.70x = 1,080.68 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.70x = 654,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,762.40/721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.25

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