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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.87, 1,069.11 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.87, 1,069.11 and 443.18 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.87 : 1,069.11 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.87/1,069.11 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.87x = 1,069.11 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.87x = 473,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,802.82/774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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