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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,158.19 and 448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,158.19 and 448.13 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,158.19 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,158.19 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,158.19 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 519,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,019.68/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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