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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,074.69 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,074.69 and 447.18 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,074.69 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,074.69 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,074.69 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 480,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,579.87/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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