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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.46, 1,075.66 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.46, 1,075.66 and 447.86 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.46 : 1,075.66 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.46/1,075.66 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.46x = 1,075.66 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.46x = 481,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,745.09/779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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