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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,073.46 and 446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,073.46 and 446.41 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,073.46 = 446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,073.46 = 446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,073.46 × 446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 479,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,197.91/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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