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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.79, 1,084.38 and 608.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.79, 1,084.38 and 608.95 is: 912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.79 : 1,084.38 = 608.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.79/1,084.38 = 608.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.79x = 1,084.38 × 608.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.79x = 660,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,333.20/723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.33

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