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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,069.80 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,069.80 and 443.55 is: 612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,069.80 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,069.80 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,069.80 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 474,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,509.79/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.11

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