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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.71, 1,075.92 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.71, 1,075.92 and 448.07 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.71 : 1,075.92 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.71/1,075.92 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.71x = 1,075.92 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.71x = 482,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,087.47/779.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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