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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,072.77 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,072.77 and 445.80 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,072.77 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,072.77 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,072.77 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 478,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,240.87/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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