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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 1,083.09 and 612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 1,083.09 and 612.73 is: 918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 1,083.09 = 612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/1,083.09 = 612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 1,083.09 × 612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 663,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,641.74/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.31

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