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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,165.01 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,165.01 and 447.68 is: 671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,165.01 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,165.01 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,165.01 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 521,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,543.61/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.63

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