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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,071.59 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,071.59 and 445.16 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,071.59 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,071.59 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,071.59 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 477,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,021.42/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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