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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,074.71 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,074.71 and 447.24 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,074.71 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,074.71 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,074.71 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 480,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,651.06/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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