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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.72, 1,071.92 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.72, 1,071.92 and 445.24 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.72 : 1,071.92 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.72/1,071.92 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.72x = 1,071.92 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.72x = 477,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,261.66/776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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