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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,075.73 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,075.73 and 447.95 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,075.73 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,075.73 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,075.73 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 481,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,873.70/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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