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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.59, 1,067.62 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.59, 1,067.62 and 442.12 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.59 : 1,067.62 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.59/1,067.62 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.59x = 1,067.62 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.59x = 472,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,016.15/773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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