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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.47, 1,084.92 and 601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.47, 1,084.92 and 601.66 is: 903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.47 : 1,084.92 = 601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.47/1,084.92 = 601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.47x = 1,084.92 × 601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.47x = 652,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,752.97/722.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.50

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