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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.84, 1,070.74 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.84, 1,070.74 and 444.27 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.84 : 1,070.74 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.84/1,070.74 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.84x = 1,070.74 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.84x = 475,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,697.66/775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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