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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.49, 1,158.43 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.49, 1,158.43 and 448.09 is: 671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.49 : 1,158.43 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.49/1,158.43 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.49x = 1,158.43 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.49x = 519,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,072.87/772.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.95

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