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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,075.48 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,075.48 and 447.83 is: 618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,075.48 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,075.48 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,075.48 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 481,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,629.74/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.04

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