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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,158.90 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,158.90 and 447.80 is: 672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,158.90 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,158.90 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,158.90 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 518,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,955.42/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.40

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