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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.48, 1,084.12 and 608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.48, 1,084.12 and 608.28 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.48 : 1,084.12 = 608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.48/1,084.12 = 608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.48x = 1,084.12 × 608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.48x = 659,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,448.51/722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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