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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.61, 1,071.66 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.61, 1,071.66 and 444.99 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.61 : 1,071.66 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.61/1,071.66 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.61x = 1,071.66 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.61x = 476,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,879.92/776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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