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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.68, 1,073.11 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.68, 1,073.11 and 446.09 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.68 : 1,073.11 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.68/1,073.11 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.68x = 1,073.11 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.68x = 478,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,708.06/777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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