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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,070 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,070 and 443.78 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,070 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,070 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,070 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 474,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,844.60/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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