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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,071.05 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,071.05 and 444.52 is: 613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,071.05 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,071.05 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,071.05 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 476,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,098.25/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.38

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