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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.49, 1,070.21 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.49, 1,070.21 and 443.84 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.49 : 1,070.21 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.49/1,070.21 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.49x = 1,070.21 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.49x = 474,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,997.76/775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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