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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.86, 1,073.41 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.86, 1,073.41 and 446.04 is: 615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.86 : 1,073.41 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.86/1,073.41 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.86x = 1,073.41 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.86x = 478,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,782.68/777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.51

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