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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 1,083.11 and 601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 1,083.11 and 601.17 is: 901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 1,083.11 = 601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/1,083.11 = 601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 1,083.11 × 601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 651,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,124.82/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.77

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