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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,074.96 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,074.96 and 447.40 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,074.96 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,074.96 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,074.96 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 480,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,934.87/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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