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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,074.88 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,074.88 and 447.36 is: 617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,074.88 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,074.88 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,074.88 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 480,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,858.32/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.37

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