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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.39, 1,085.22 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.39, 1,085.22 and 449.79 is: 674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.39 : 1,085.22 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.39/1,085.22 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.39x = 1,085.22 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.39x = 488,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,121.10/723.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.77

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