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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,165.04 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,165.04 and 447.56 is: 671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,165.04 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,165.04 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,165.04 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 521,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,423.29/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.70

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