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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.83, 1,074.80 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.83, 1,074.80 and 447.32 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.83 : 1,074.80 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.83/1,074.80 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.83x = 1,074.80 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.83x = 480,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,777.97/778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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