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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,158.88 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,158.88 and 447.50 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,158.88 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,158.88 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,158.88 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 518,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,598.80/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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