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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.11, 1,073.88 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.11, 1,073.88 and 446.64 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.11 : 1,073.88 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.11/1,073.88 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.11x = 1,073.88 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.11x = 479,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,637.76/778.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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