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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,073.44 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,073.44 and 446.18 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,073.44 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,073.44 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,073.44 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 478,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,939.86/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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