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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,069.09 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,069.09 and 443.03 is: 611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,069.09 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,069.09 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,069.09 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 473,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,638.94/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.36

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