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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,073.13 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,073.13 and 446.14 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,073.13 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,073.13 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,073.13 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 478,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,760.85/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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