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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.74, 1,075.92 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.74, 1,075.92 and 448.10 is: 618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.74 : 1,075.92 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.74/1,075.92 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.74x = 1,075.92 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.74x = 482,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,126.14/779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.31

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