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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,073.53 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,073.53 and 446.15 is: 615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,073.53 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,073.53 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,073.53 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 478,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,950.60/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.66

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