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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 1,083.42 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 1,083.42 and 448.07 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 1,083.42 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/1,083.42 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 1,083.42 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 485,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,442.58/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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