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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.42, 1,083.66 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.42, 1,083.66 and 609.04 is: 911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.42 : 1,083.66 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.42/1,083.66 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.42x = 1,083.66 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.42x = 659,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,992.29/724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.06

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