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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,069.92 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,069.92 and 443.76 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,069.92 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,069.92 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,069.92 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 474,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,787.70/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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