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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.41, 1,071.39 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.41, 1,071.39 and 444.78 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.41 : 1,071.39 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.41/1,071.39 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.41x = 1,071.39 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.41x = 476,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,532.84/776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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