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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.14, 1,075.27 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.14, 1,075.27 and 447.58 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.14 : 1,075.27 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.14/1,075.27 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.14x = 1,075.27 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.14x = 481,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,269.35/779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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