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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,159.38 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,159.38 and 448.20 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,159.38 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,159.38 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,159.38 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 519,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,634.12/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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