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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,157.99 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,157.99 and 447.69 is: 671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,157.99 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,157.99 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,157.99 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 518,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,418.30/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.33

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