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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,167.03 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,167.03 and 448.76 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,167.03 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,167.03 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,167.03 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 523,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,710.55/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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