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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.67, 1,073.14 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.67, 1,073.14 and 446.06 is: 615.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.67 : 1,073.14 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.67/1,073.14 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.67x = 1,073.14 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.67x = 478,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,686.40/777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.54

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