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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.19, 1,072.53 and 445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.19, 1,072.53 and 445.73 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.19 : 1,072.53 = 445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.19/1,072.53 = 445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.19x = 1,072.53 × 445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.19x = 478,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,056.57/777.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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