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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,073.96 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,073.96 and 446.66 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,073.96 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,073.96 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,073.96 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 479,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,694.97/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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