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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.39, 1,075.65 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.39, 1,075.65 and 447.83 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.39 : 1,075.65 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.39/1,075.65 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.39x = 1,075.65 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.39x = 481,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,708.34/779.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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