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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,074.35 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,074.35 and 446.94 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,074.35 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,074.35 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,074.35 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 480,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,167.75/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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