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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.24, 1,083.23 and 449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.24, 1,083.23 and 449.23 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.24 : 1,083.23 = 449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.24/1,083.23 = 449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.24x = 1,083.23 × 449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.24x = 486,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,619.41/721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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