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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.38, 1,079.77 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.38, 1,079.77 and 446.38 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.38 : 1,079.77 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.38/1,079.77 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.38x = 1,079.77 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.38x = 481,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,986.01/782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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