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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,072.59 and 445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,072.59 and 445.66 is: 615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,072.59 = 445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,072.59 = 445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,072.59 × 445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 478,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,010.46/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.00

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