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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,073.57 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,073.57 and 446.54 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,073.57 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,073.57 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,073.57 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 479,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,389.72/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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