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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,071.45 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,071.45 and 445.07 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,071.45 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,071.45 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,071.45 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 476,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,864.89/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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