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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,071.92 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,071.92 and 445.05 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,071.92 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,071.92 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,071.92 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 477,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,055.77/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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