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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,071.35 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,071.35 and 444.75 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,071.35 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,071.35 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,071.35 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 476,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,480.69/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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