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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.50 and 444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.50 and 444.90 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.50 = 444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.50 = 444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.50 × 444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 476,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,710.35/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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