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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,073.13 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,073.13 and 446.22 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,073.13 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,073.13 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,073.13 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 478,852.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,852.07/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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