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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.99, 1,075.05 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.99, 1,075.05 and 447.52 is: 617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.99 : 1,075.05 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.99/1,075.05 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.99x = 1,075.05 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.99x = 481,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,106.38/778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.60

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