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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,084.20 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,084.20 and 447.60 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,084.20 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,084.20 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,084.20 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 485,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,287.92/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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