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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.31, 1,069.81 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.31, 1,069.81 and 443.68 is: 612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.31 : 1,069.81 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.31/1,069.81 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.31x = 1,069.81 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.31x = 474,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,649.52/775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.21

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