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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.51, 1,071.59 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.51, 1,071.59 and 445.02 is: 614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.51 : 1,071.59 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.51/1,071.59 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.51x = 1,071.59 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.51x = 476,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,876.76/776.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.13

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