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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 1,089 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 1,089 and 605.76 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 1,089 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/1,089 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 1,089 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 659,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,672.64/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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