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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,071.45 and 444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,071.45 and 444.93 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,071.45 = 444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,071.45 = 444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,071.45 × 444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 476,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,720.25/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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