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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.24, 1,075.34 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.24, 1,075.34 and 447.76 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.24 : 1,075.34 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.24/1,075.34 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.24x = 1,075.34 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.24x = 481,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,494.24/779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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