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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,073.07 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,073.07 and 446.09 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,073.07 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,073.07 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,073.07 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 478,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,680.43/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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