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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,158.36 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,158.36 and 447.44 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,158.36 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,158.36 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,158.36 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 518,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,296.60/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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