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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,073.91 and 446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,073.91 and 446.79 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,073.91 = 446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,073.91 = 446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,073.91 × 446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 479,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,812.25/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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