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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.34, 1,075.14 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.34, 1,075.14 and 447.69 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.34 : 1,075.14 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.34/1,075.14 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.34x = 1,075.14 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.34x = 481,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,329.43/779.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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