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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,071.68 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,071.68 and 444.95 is: 613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,071.68 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,071.68 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,071.68 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 476,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,836.43/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.93

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