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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.20, 1,080.86 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.20, 1,080.86 and 600.70 is: 899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.20 : 1,080.86 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.20/1,080.86 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.20x = 1,080.86 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.20x = 649,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,272.60/722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.02

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