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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,106.43 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,106.43 and 447.72 is: 617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,106.43 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,106.43 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,106.43 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 495,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,370.84/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.85

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