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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,070.59 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,070.59 and 444.32 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,070.59 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,070.59 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,070.59 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 475,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,685.89/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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