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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,073.56 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,073.56 and 446.40 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,073.56 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,073.56 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,073.56 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 479,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,237.18/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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