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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.50, 1,067.48 and 442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.50, 1,067.48 and 442.03 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.50 : 1,067.48 = 442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.50/1,067.48 = 442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.50x = 1,067.48 × 442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.50x = 471,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,858.18/773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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