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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.01, 1,083.15 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.01, 1,083.15 and 608.20 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.01 : 1,083.15 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.01/1,083.15 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.01x = 1,083.15 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.01x = 658,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,771.83/723.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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