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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,084.53 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,084.53 and 449.24 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,084.53 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,084.53 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,084.53 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 487,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,214.26/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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