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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 1,082.10 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 1,082.10 and 447.57 is: 671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 1,082.10 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/1,082.10 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 1,082.10 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 484,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,317.18/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.78

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