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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,078.49 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,078.49 and 606.15 is: 904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,078.49 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,078.49 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,078.49 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 653,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,726.71/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.11

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