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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,071.50 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,071.50 and 444.92 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,071.50 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,071.50 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,071.50 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 476,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,731.78/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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