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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.43, 1,071.45 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.43, 1,071.45 and 444.87 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.43 : 1,071.45 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.43/1,071.45 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.43x = 1,071.45 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.43x = 476,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,655.96/776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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