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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,160.97 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,160.97 and 449.64 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,160.97 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,160.97 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,160.97 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 522,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,018.55/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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