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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,070.49 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,070.49 and 444.12 is: 612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,070.49 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,070.49 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,070.49 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 475,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,426.02/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.89

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