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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,084.95 and 608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,084.95 and 608.73 is: 912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,084.95 = 608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,084.95 = 608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,084.95 × 608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 660,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,441.61/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.87

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