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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,072.94 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,072.94 and 445.92 is: 615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,072.94 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,072.94 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,072.94 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 478,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,443.18/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.41

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