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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 1,089.17 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 1,089.17 and 603.99 is: 908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 1,089.17 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/1,089.17 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 1,089.17 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 657,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,844.77/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.34

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