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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.78, 1,072.05 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.78, 1,072.05 and 445.32 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.78 : 1,072.05 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.78/1,072.05 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.78x = 1,072.05 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.78x = 477,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,405.31/776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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