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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.40, 1,081.98 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.40, 1,081.98 and 449.24 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.40 : 1,081.98 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.40/1,081.98 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.40x = 1,081.98 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.40x = 486,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,063.29/721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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