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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 1,083.68 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 1,083.68 and 600.80 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 1,083.68 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/1,083.68 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 1,083.68 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 651,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,074.65/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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