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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 1,081.49 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 1,081.49 and 448.02 is: 670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 1,081.49 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/1,081.49 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 1,081.49 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 484,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,526.91/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.94

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