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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 1,083.54 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 1,083.54 and 601.47 is: 900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 1,083.54 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/1,083.54 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 1,083.54 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 651,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,716.80/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.43

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