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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.62, 1,073.11 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.62, 1,073.11 and 446.03 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.62 : 1,073.11 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.62/1,073.11 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.62x = 1,073.11 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.62x = 478,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,639.25/777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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