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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 1,085.66 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 1,085.66 and 449.56 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 1,085.66 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/1,085.66 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 1,085.66 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 488,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,069.31/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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