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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.11, 1,075.05 and 447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.11, 1,075.05 and 447.49 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.11 : 1,075.05 = 447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.11/1,075.05 = 447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.11x = 1,075.05 × 447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.11x = 481,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,074.12/779.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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