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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,070.44 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,070.44 and 444.15 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,070.44 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,070.44 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,070.44 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 475,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,434.82/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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