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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.30, 1,075.46 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.30, 1,075.46 and 447.73 is: 617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.30 : 1,075.46 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.30/1,075.46 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.30x = 1,075.46 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.30x = 481,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,515.19/779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.88

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