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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,069.88 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,069.88 and 443.64 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,069.88 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,069.88 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,069.88 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 474,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,641.56/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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