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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,074.12 and 446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,074.12 and 446.89 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,074.12 = 446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,074.12 = 446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,074.12 × 446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 480,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,013.49/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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