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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,090.89 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,090.89 and 606.12 is: 907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,090.89 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,090.89 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,090.89 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 661,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,210.25/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.94

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