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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.21, 1,071.14 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.21, 1,071.14 and 444.60 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.21 : 1,071.14 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.21/1,071.14 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.21x = 1,071.14 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.21x = 476,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,226.62/776.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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