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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,058.77 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,058.77 and 448.23 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,058.77 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,058.77 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,058.77 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 474,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,577.01/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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