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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,158.92 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,158.92 and 448.32 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,158.92 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,158.92 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,158.92 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 519,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,567.01/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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