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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,072.02 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,072.02 and 445.29 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,072.02 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,072.02 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,072.02 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 477,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,359.79/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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