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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,086.27 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,086.27 and 448.77 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,086.27 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,086.27 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,086.27 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 487,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,479.96/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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