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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.61, 1,070.08 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.61, 1,070.08 and 443.91 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.61 : 1,070.08 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.61/1,070.08 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.61x = 1,070.08 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.61x = 475,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,019.21/775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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