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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,074.66 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,074.66 and 447.11 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,074.66 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,074.66 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,074.66 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 480,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,491.23/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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