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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,159.26 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,159.26 and 448.46 is: 671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,159.26 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,159.26 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,159.26 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 519,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,881.74/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.61

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