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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,075.10 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,075.10 and 447.59 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,075.10 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,075.10 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,075.10 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 481,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,201.77/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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