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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,158.96 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,158.96 and 448.32 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,158.96 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,158.96 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,158.96 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 519,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,584.95/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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