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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.25, 1,069.58 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.25, 1,069.58 and 443.44 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.25 : 1,069.58 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.25/1,069.58 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.25x = 1,069.58 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.25x = 474,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,286.99/775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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