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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,072.50 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,072.50 and 441.12 is: 608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,072.50 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,072.50 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,072.50 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 473,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,101.20/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.69

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