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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,070.15 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,070.15 and 443.82 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,070.15 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,070.15 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,070.15 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 474,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,951.75/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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