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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,083.76 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,083.76 and 447.06 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,083.76 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,083.76 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,083.76 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 484,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,505.75/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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