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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,158.62 and 448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,158.62 and 448.21 is: 672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,158.62 = 448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,158.62 = 448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,158.62 × 448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 519,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,305.07/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.14

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