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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.31, 1,072.57 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.31, 1,072.57 and 445.68 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.31 : 1,072.57 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.31/1,072.57 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.31x = 1,072.57 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.31x = 478,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,023.00/777.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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