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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 1,083.87 and 609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 1,083.87 and 609.21 is: 912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 1,083.87 = 609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/1,083.87 = 609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 1,083.87 × 609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 660,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,304.44/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.53

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