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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,075.19 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,075.19 and 447.44 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,075.19 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,075.19 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,075.19 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 481,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,075.40/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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