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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,072.96 and 446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,072.96 and 446.00 is: 615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,072.96 = 446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,072.96 = 446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,072.96 × 446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 478,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,533.68/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.49

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