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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,070.43 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,070.43 and 444.14 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,070.43 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,070.43 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,070.43 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 475,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,421.79/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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