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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.84, 1,058.16 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.84, 1,058.16 and 447.82 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.84 : 1,058.16 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.84/1,058.16 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.84x = 1,058.16 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.84x = 473,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,865.21/766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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