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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.15, 1,072.44 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.15, 1,072.44 and 445.56 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.15 : 1,072.44 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.15/1,072.44 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.15x = 1,072.44 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.15x = 477,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,836.37/777.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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