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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,072.62 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,072.62 and 445.75 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,072.62 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,072.62 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,072.62 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 478,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,117.68/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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