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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.09, 1,079.05 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.09, 1,079.05 and 446 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.09 : 1,079.05 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.09/1,079.05 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.09x = 1,079.05 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.09x = 481,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,256.30/782.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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