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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,071.62 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,071.62 and 445.04 is: 614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,071.62 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,071.62 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,071.62 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 476,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,913.76/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.10

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