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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,159.64 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,159.64 and 449.60 is: 675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,159.64 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,159.64 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,159.64 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 521,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,374.14/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.18

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