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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,072.37 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,072.37 and 445.55 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,072.37 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,072.37 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,072.37 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 477,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,790.21/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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