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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,157.63 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,157.63 and 447.16 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,157.63 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,157.63 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,157.63 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 517,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,645.83/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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