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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.58, 1,074.46 and 447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.58, 1,074.46 and 447.07 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.58 : 1,074.46 = 447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.58/1,074.46 = 447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.58x = 1,074.46 × 447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.58x = 480,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,355.03/778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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