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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,073.26 and 446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,073.26 and 446.17 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,073.26 = 446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,073.26 = 446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,073.26 × 446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 478,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,858.44/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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