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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.10, 1,083.13 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.10, 1,083.13 and 601.60 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.10 : 1,083.13 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.10/1,083.13 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.10x = 1,083.13 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.10x = 651,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,611.01/723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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