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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,075.07 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,075.07 and 447.38 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,075.07 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,075.07 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,075.07 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 480,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,962.58/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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