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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,082.16 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,082.16 and 601.56 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,082.16 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,082.16 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,082.16 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 650,984.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,984.17/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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