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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,075.68 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,075.68 and 447.93 is: 618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,075.68 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,075.68 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,075.68 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 481,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,829.34/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.11

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