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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,072.62 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,072.62 and 441.12 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,072.62 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,072.62 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,072.62 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 473,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,154.13/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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