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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 1,081.58 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 1,081.58 and 606.48 is: 908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 1,081.58 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/1,081.58 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 1,081.58 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 655,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,956.64/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.12

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