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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.80, 1,159.98 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.80, 1,159.98 and 449.08 is: 673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.80 : 1,159.98 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.80/1,159.98 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.80x = 1,159.98 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.80x = 520,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,923.82/773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.20

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