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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.59, 1,070.51 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.59, 1,070.51 and 444.20 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.59 : 1,070.51 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.59/1,070.51 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.59x = 1,070.51 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.59x = 475,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,521.00/775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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