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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 1,083.63 and 608.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 1,083.63 and 608.45 is: 911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 1,083.63 = 608.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/1,083.63 = 608.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 1,083.63 × 608.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 659,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,334.67/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.58

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