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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.37, 1,071.38 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.37, 1,071.38 and 444.99 is: 614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.37 : 1,071.38 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.37/1,071.38 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.37x = 1,071.38 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.37x = 476,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,756.01/776.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.08

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