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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,075.37 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,075.37 and 447.56 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,075.37 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,075.37 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,075.37 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 481,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,284.98/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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