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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.61, 1,073.12 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.61, 1,073.12 and 446.14 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.61 : 1,073.12 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.61/1,073.12 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.61x = 1,073.12 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.61x = 478,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,761.76/777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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