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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,070.55 and 444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,070.55 and 444.21 is: 613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,070.55 = 444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,070.55 = 444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,070.55 × 444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 475,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,549.02/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.06

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