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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,158.30 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,158.30 and 447.93 is: 672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,158.30 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,158.30 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,158.30 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 518,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,837.32/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.13

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