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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,071.17 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,071.17 and 444.67 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,071.17 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,071.17 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,071.17 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 476,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,314.94/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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