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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.05, 1,069.55 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.05, 1,069.55 and 438.95 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.05 : 1,069.55 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.05/1,069.55 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.05x = 1,069.55 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.05x = 469,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,478.97/775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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