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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.61, 1,067.40 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.61, 1,067.40 and 442.02 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.61 : 1,067.40 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.61/1,067.40 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.61x = 1,067.40 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.61x = 471,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,812.15/773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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