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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.80, 1,085.73 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.80, 1,085.73 and 602.92 is: 904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.80 : 1,085.73 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.80/1,085.73 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.80x = 1,085.73 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.80x = 654,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,608.33/723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.40

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