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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.42, 1,071.39 and 444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.42, 1,071.39 and 444.73 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.42 : 1,071.39 = 444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.42/1,071.39 = 444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.42x = 1,071.39 × 444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.42x = 476,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,479.27/776.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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