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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,159.26 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,159.26 and 448.54 is: 671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,159.26 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,159.26 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,159.26 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 519,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,974.48/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.82

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