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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.62, 1,071.72 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.62, 1,071.72 and 445.04 is: 614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.62 : 1,071.72 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.62/1,071.72 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.62x = 1,071.72 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.62x = 476,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,958.27/776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.15

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