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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 1,084.63 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 1,084.63 and 449.03 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 1,084.63 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/1,084.63 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 1,084.63 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 487,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,031.41/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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