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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,160.38 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,160.38 and 448.50 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,160.38 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,160.38 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,160.38 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 520,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,430.43/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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