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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.65, 1,082.34 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.65, 1,082.34 and 448.64 is: 673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.65 : 1,082.34 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.65/1,082.34 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.65x = 1,082.34 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.65x = 485,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,581.02/720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.81

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