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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,075.46 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,075.46 and 447.92 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.54 : 1,075.46 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.54/1,075.46 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.54x = 1,075.46 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.54x = 481,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,720.04/779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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