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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,159.59 and 448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,159.59 and 448.43 is: 671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,159.59 = 448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,159.59 = 448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,159.59 × 448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 519,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,994.94/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.78

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