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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.54, 1,082.66 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.54, 1,082.66 and 447.56 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.54 : 1,082.66 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.54/1,082.66 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.54x = 1,082.66 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.54x = 484,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,555.31/721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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