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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,159.74 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,159.74 and 448.96 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,159.74 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,159.74 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,159.74 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 520,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,676.87/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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