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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.48, 1,075.66 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.48, 1,075.66 and 447.92 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.48 : 1,075.66 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.48/1,075.66 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.48x = 1,075.66 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.48x = 481,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,809.63/779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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