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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,081.61 and 447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,081.61 and 447.74 is: 617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,081.61 = 447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,081.61 = 447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,081.61 × 447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 484,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,272.41/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.86

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