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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,073.44 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,073.44 and 446.34 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,073.44 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,073.44 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,073.44 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 479,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,119.21/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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