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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,073.20 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,073.20 and 446.32 is: 615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,073.20 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,073.20 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,073.20 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 478,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,990.62/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.86

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