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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,159.44 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,159.44 and 448.48 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,159.44 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,159.44 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,159.44 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 519,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,985.65/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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