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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,069.29 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,069.29 and 443.37 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,069.29 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,069.29 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,069.29 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 474,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,091.11/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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