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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,069.06 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,069.06 and 443.12 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,069.06 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,069.06 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,069.06 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 473,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,716.52/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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