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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,074.12 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,074.12 and 446.82 is: 616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,074.12 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,074.12 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,074.12 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 479,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,938.30/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.67

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