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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,085.37 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,085.37 and 608.88 is: 914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,085.37 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,085.37 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,085.37 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 660,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,860.09/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.05

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