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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779, 1,075.16 and 447.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779, 1,075.16 and 447.43 is: 617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779 : 1,075.16 = 447.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779/1,075.16 = 447.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779x = 1,075.16 × 447.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779x = 481,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,058.84/779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.53

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