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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,091.57 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,091.57 and 606.87 is: 908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,091.57 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,091.57 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,091.57 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 662,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,438.05/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.69

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