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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.36, 1,074.09 and 446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.36, 1,074.09 and 446.75 is: 616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.36 : 1,074.09 = 446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.36/1,074.09 = 446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.36x = 1,074.09 × 446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.36x = 479,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,847.47/778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.49

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