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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.23, 1,081.32 and 600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.23, 1,081.32 and 600.93 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.23 : 1,081.32 = 600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.23/1,081.32 = 600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.23x = 1,081.32 × 600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.23x = 649,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,795.37/722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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