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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,158.88 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,158.88 and 447.92 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,158.88 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,158.88 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,158.88 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 519,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,085.53/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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