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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.25, 1,073.95 and 446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.25, 1,073.95 and 446.79 is: 616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.25 : 1,073.95 = 446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.25/1,073.95 = 446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.25x = 1,073.95 × 446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.25x = 479,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,830.12/778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.55

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