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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.41, 1,071.32 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.41, 1,071.32 and 444.81 is: 613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.41 : 1,071.32 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.41/1,071.32 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.41x = 1,071.32 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.41x = 476,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,533.85/776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.77

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