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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.81, 1,070.49 and 444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.81, 1,070.49 and 444.21 is: 612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.81 : 1,070.49 = 444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.81/1,070.49 = 444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.81x = 1,070.49 × 444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.81x = 475,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,522.36/775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.94

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