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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.37, 1,082.93 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.37, 1,082.93 and 448.58 is: 671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.37 : 1,082.93 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.37/1,082.93 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.37x = 1,082.93 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.37x = 485,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,780.74/723.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.55

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