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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,162.38 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,162.38 and 446.26 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,162.38 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,162.38 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,162.38 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 518,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,723.70/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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