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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,074.92 and 447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,074.92 and 447.41 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,074.92 = 447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,074.92 = 447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,074.92 × 447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 480,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,922.35/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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