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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.82, 1,071.97 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.82, 1,071.97 and 445.26 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.82 : 1,071.97 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.82/1,071.97 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.82x = 1,071.97 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.82x = 477,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,304.25/776.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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