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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,071.30 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,071.30 and 444.72 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,071.30 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,071.30 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,071.30 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 476,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,428.54/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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