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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.60, 1,091.10 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.60, 1,091.10 and 606.80 is: 912.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.60 : 1,091.10 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.60/1,091.10 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.60x = 1,091.10 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.60x = 662,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,079.48/725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.46

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