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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,159.77 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,159.77 and 448.88 is: 672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,159.77 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,159.77 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,159.77 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 520,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,597.79/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.44

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