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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,073.54 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,073.54 and 446.40 is: 615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,073.54 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,073.54 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,073.54 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 479,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,226.02/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.98

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