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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.32, 1,080.92 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.32, 1,080.92 and 447.23 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.32 : 1,080.92 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.32/1,080.92 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.32x = 1,080.92 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.32x = 483,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,415.01/783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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