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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,160.61 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,160.61 and 449.44 is: 673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,160.61 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,160.61 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,160.61 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 521,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,624.56/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.95

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