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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.17, 1,075.22 and 447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.17, 1,075.22 and 447.35 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.17 : 1,075.22 = 447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.17/1,075.22 = 447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.17x = 1,075.22 × 447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.17x = 480,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,999.67/779.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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