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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.68, 1,073.18 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.68, 1,073.18 and 446.12 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.68 : 1,073.18 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.68/1,073.18 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.68x = 1,073.18 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.68x = 478,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,766.84/777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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