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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.60, 1,075.94 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.60, 1,075.94 and 448.04 is: 618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.60 : 1,075.94 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.60/1,075.94 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.60x = 1,075.94 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.60x = 482,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,064.16/779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.35

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