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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,156.26 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,156.26 and 447.02 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,156.26 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,156.26 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,156.26 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 516,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,871.35/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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