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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.66, 1,075.88 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.66, 1,075.88 and 448.09 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.66 : 1,075.88 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.66/1,075.88 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.66x = 1,075.88 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.66x = 482,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,083.45/779.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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