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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 1,079.98 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 1,079.98 and 607.15 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 1,079.98 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/1,079.98 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 1,079.98 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 655,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,709.86/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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