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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,072.73 and 445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,072.73 and 445.79 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,072.73 = 445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,072.73 = 445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,072.73 × 445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 478,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,204.71/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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