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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,075.01 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,075.01 and 447.44 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,075.01 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,075.01 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,075.01 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 481,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,002.47/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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