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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.72, 1,167.60 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.72, 1,167.60 and 449.44 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.72 : 1,167.60 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.72/1,167.60 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.72x = 1,167.60 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.72x = 524,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,766.14/778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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