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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,075.50 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,075.50 and 447.82 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,075.50 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,075.50 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,075.50 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 481,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,630.41/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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