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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.91, 1,072.15 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.91, 1,072.15 and 445.37 is: 614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.91 : 1,072.15 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.91/1,072.15 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.91x = 1,072.15 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.91x = 477,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,499.48/776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.62

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