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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.95, 1,070.73 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.95, 1,070.73 and 444.39 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.95 : 1,070.73 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.95/1,070.73 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.95x = 1,070.73 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.95x = 475,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,821.70/775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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