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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,158.36 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,158.36 and 447.94 is: 671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,158.36 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,158.36 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,158.36 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 518,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,875.78/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.70

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