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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,074.30 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,074.30 and 447.12 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,074.30 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,074.30 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,074.30 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 480,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,341.02/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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