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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.83, 1,090.50 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.83, 1,090.50 and 606.76 is: 911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.83 : 1,090.50 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.83/1,090.50 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.83x = 1,090.50 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.83x = 661,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,671.78/725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.61

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