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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,082.99 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,082.99 and 602.06 is: 901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,082.99 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,082.99 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,082.99 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 652,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,021.05/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.39

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