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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,158.58 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,158.58 and 448.12 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,158.58 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,158.58 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,158.58 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 519,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,182.87/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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