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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,073.45 and 446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,073.45 and 446.29 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,073.45 = 446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,073.45 = 446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,073.45 × 446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 479,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,068.43/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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