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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,157.94 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,157.94 and 448.14 is: 671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,157.94 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,157.94 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,157.94 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 518,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,919.23/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.58

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