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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.10, 1,081.56 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.10, 1,081.56 and 447.11 is: 670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.10 : 1,081.56 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.10/1,081.56 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.10x = 1,081.56 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.10x = 483,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,570.88/721.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.61

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