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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,075.28 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,075.28 and 447.66 is: 617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,075.28 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,075.28 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,075.28 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 481,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,357.61/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.71

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