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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,072.28 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,072.28 and 445.42 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,072.28 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,072.28 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,072.28 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 477,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,614.96/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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