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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.05, 1,080.73 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.05, 1,080.73 and 446.94 is: 616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.05 : 1,080.73 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.05/1,080.73 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.05x = 1,080.73 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.05x = 483,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,022.02/783.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.85

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