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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,075.49 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,075.49 and 447.88 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,075.49 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,075.49 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,075.49 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 481,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,687.97/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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