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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,075.26 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,075.26 and 447.69 is: 617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,075.26 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,075.26 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,075.26 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 481,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,383.15/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.97

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