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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.66, 1,067.71 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.66, 1,067.71 and 442.19 is: 610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.66 : 1,067.71 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.66/1,067.71 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.66x = 1,067.71 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.66x = 472,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,124.24/773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.25

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