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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.69, 1,071.76 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.69, 1,071.76 and 445.10 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.69 : 1,071.76 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.69/1,071.76 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.69x = 1,071.76 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.69x = 477,033.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,033.90/776.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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