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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,082.94 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,082.94 and 444.04 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,082.94 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,082.94 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,082.94 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 480,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,871.70/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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