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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.56, 1,075.83 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.56, 1,075.83 and 448.09 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.56 : 1,075.83 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.56/1,075.83 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.56x = 1,075.83 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.56x = 482,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,064.74/779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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