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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.97, 1,070.57 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.97, 1,070.57 and 444.17 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.97 : 1,070.57 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.97/1,070.57 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.97x = 1,070.57 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.97x = 475,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,507.50/775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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