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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,072.53 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,072.53 and 445.59 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,072.53 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,072.53 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,072.53 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 477,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,908.64/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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