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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.97, 1,072.35 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.97, 1,072.35 and 445.32 is: 614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.97 : 1,072.35 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.97/1,072.35 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.97x = 1,072.35 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.97x = 477,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,538.90/776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.62

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