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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,070.85 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,070.85 and 444.36 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,070.85 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,070.85 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,070.85 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 475,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,842.91/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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