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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 1,082.16 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 1,082.16 and 608.04 is: 909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 1,082.16 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/1,082.16 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 1,082.16 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 657,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,996.57/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.56

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