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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 1,081.26 and 606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 1,081.26 and 606.94 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 1,081.26 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/1,081.26 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 1,081.26 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 656,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,259.94/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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