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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,163.46 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,163.46 and 446.33 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,163.46 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,163.46 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,163.46 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 519,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,287.10/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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