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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,071.19 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,071.19 and 444.68 is: 613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,071.19 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,071.19 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,071.19 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 476,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,336.77/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.59

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