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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,073.13 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,073.13 and 446.13 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,073.13 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,073.13 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,073.13 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 478,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,755.49/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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