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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,069.74 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,069.74 and 443.60 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,069.74 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,069.74 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,069.74 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 474,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,536.66/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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