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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,157.76 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,157.76 and 449.28 is: 672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,157.76 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,157.76 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,157.76 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 520,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,158.41/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.25

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