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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,074.36 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,074.36 and 447.04 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,074.36 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,074.36 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,074.36 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 480,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,281.89/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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