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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,160.06 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,160.06 and 448.04 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,160.06 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,160.06 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,160.06 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 519,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,753.28/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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