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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,075.31 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,075.31 and 447.60 is: 617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,075.31 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,075.31 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,075.31 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 481,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,311.09/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.70

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