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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,079.76 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,079.76 and 447.78 is: 670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,079.76 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,079.76 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,079.76 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 483,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,494.93/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.07

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