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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,083.12 and 609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,083.12 and 609.44 is: 913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,083.12 = 609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,083.12 = 609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,083.12 × 609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 660,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,096.65/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.35

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