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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.39, 1,072.78 and 441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.39, 1,072.78 and 441.29 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.39 : 1,072.78 = 441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.39/1,072.78 = 441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.39x = 1,072.78 × 441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.39x = 473,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,407.09/777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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