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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,071.72 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,071.72 and 445.08 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,071.72 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,071.72 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,071.72 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 476,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,995.45/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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