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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,075.32 and 447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,075.32 and 447.81 is: 618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,075.32 = 447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,075.32 = 447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,075.32 × 447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 481,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,539.05/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.07

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