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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,077.81 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,077.81 and 444.94 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,077.81 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,077.81 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,077.81 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 479,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,560.78/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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