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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.11, 1,074.95 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.11, 1,074.95 and 447.51 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.11 : 1,074.95 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.11/1,074.95 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.11x = 1,074.95 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.11x = 481,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,056.86/779.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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