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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,070.37 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,070.37 and 444.12 is: 612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,070.37 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,070.37 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,070.37 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 475,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,372.72/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.85

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