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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,073.01 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,073.01 and 445.95 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,073.01 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,073.01 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,073.01 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 478,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,508.81/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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