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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.86, 1,072.17 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.86, 1,072.17 and 445.30 is: 614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.86 : 1,072.17 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.86/1,072.17 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.86x = 1,072.17 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.86x = 477,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,434.62/776.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.57

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