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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,072.31 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,072.31 and 445.57 is: 614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,072.31 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,072.31 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,072.31 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 477,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,789.17/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.98

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