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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.89, 1,072.10 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.89, 1,072.10 and 445.43 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.89 : 1,072.10 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.89/1,072.10 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.89x = 1,072.10 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.89x = 477,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,549.30/776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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