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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.71, 1,071.78 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.71, 1,071.78 and 445.11 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.71 : 1,071.78 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.71/1,071.78 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.71x = 1,071.78 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.71x = 477,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,062.84/776.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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