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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,075.20 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,075.20 and 447.60 is: 617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,075.20 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,075.20 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,075.20 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 481,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,259.52/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.66

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