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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.00, 1,073.78 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.00, 1,073.78 and 446.43 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.00 : 1,073.78 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.00/1,073.78 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.00x = 1,073.78 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.00x = 479,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,362.24/778.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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