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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.73, 1,166.59 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.73, 1,166.59 and 449.17 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.73 : 1,166.59 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.73/1,166.59 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.73x = 1,166.59 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.73x = 523,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,994.88/777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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