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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,069.98 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,069.98 and 443.88 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,069.98 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,069.98 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,069.98 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 474,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,942.72/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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