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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,071.84 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,071.84 and 445.20 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,071.84 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,071.84 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,071.84 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 477,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,183.17/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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