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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,072.77 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,072.77 and 445.64 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,072.77 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,072.77 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,072.77 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 478,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,069.22/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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