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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,079.88 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,079.88 and 446.60 is: 616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,079.88 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,079.88 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,079.88 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 482,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,274.41/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.18

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