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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,070.96 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776, 1,070.96 and 444.50 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776 : 1,070.96 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776/1,070.96 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776x = 1,070.96 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776x = 476,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,041.72/776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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