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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.55, 1,075.56 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.55, 1,075.56 and 447.95 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.55 : 1,075.56 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.55/1,075.56 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.55x = 1,075.56 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.55x = 481,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,797.10/779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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