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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158.30 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158.30 and 447.30 is: 671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158.30 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158.30 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158.30 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 518,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,107.59/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.11

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