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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 1,084.62 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 1,084.62 and 610.44 is: 914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 1,084.62 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/1,084.62 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 1,084.62 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 662,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,095.43/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.85

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