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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,082.73 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,082.73 and 600.92 is: 901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,082.73 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,082.73 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,082.73 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 650,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,628.70/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.40

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