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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,070.17 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,070.17 and 443.94 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,070.17 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,070.17 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,070.17 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 475,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,091.27/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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