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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.23, 1,072.67 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.23, 1,072.67 and 445.74 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.23 : 1,072.67 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.23/1,072.67 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.23x = 1,072.67 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.23x = 478,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,129.70/777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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