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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.92, 1,069.38 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.92, 1,069.38 and 443.36 is: 611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.92 : 1,069.38 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.92/1,069.38 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.92x = 1,069.38 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.92x = 474,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,122.99/774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.83

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