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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,072.17 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,072.17 and 445.44 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,072.17 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,072.17 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,072.17 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 477,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,587.40/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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