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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,160.87 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,160.87 and 448.29 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,160.87 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,160.87 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,160.87 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 520,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,404.17/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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