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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,069.90 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,069.90 and 443.82 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,069.90 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,069.90 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,069.90 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 474,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,843.02/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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