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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.43, 1,074.22 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.43, 1,074.22 and 446.92 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.43 : 1,074.22 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.43/1,074.22 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.43x = 1,074.22 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.43x = 480,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,086.60/778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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