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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 1,082.16 and 608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 1,082.16 and 608.10 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 1,082.16 = 608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/1,082.16 = 608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 1,082.16 × 608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 658,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,061.50/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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