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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,157.55 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,157.55 and 449.25 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,157.55 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,157.55 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,157.55 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 520,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,029.34/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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