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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.72, 1,073.27 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.72, 1,073.27 and 446.16 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.72 : 1,073.27 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.72/1,073.27 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.72x = 1,073.27 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.72x = 478,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,850.14/777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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