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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,072.35 and 445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,072.35 and 445.49 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,072.35 = 445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,072.35 = 445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,072.35 × 445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 477,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,715.84/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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