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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,159.11 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,159.11 and 448.44 is: 672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,159.11 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,159.11 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,159.11 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 519,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,791.29/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.45

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