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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.97, 1,072.26 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.97, 1,072.26 and 445.41 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.97 : 1,072.26 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.97/1,072.26 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.97x = 1,072.26 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.97x = 477,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,595.33/776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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