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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,070.34 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,070.34 and 444.04 is: 612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,070.34 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,070.34 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,070.34 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 475,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,273.77/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.77

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