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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,082.36 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,082.36 and 601.72 is: 900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,082.36 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,082.36 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,082.36 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 651,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,277.66/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.55

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