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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.78, 1,072.08 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.78, 1,072.08 and 445.14 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.78 : 1,072.08 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.78/1,072.08 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.78x = 1,072.08 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.78x = 477,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,225.69/776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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