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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.59, 1,075.70 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.59, 1,075.70 and 448.03 is: 618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.59 : 1,075.70 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.59/1,075.70 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.59x = 1,075.70 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.59x = 481,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,938.25/779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.20

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