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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,075.12 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,075.12 and 447.47 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,075.12 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,075.12 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,075.12 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 481,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,090.05/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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