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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,075.70 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,075.70 and 443.38 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,075.70 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,075.70 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,075.70 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 476,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,940.24/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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