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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,074.32 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,074.32 and 446.76 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,074.32 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,074.32 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,074.32 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 479,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,963.20/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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